Light showers could linger around Houston

By Dale Lezon |
January 10, 2013
| Updated: January 10, 2013 6:54am

Lingering showers may be possible in the Houston region this morning, but the area will likely dry out later in the day.

More rain is forecast for the weekend, however, as a cold front approaches the area. And early next week also may be soggy.

Storm systems that raked the region for the past two days dumped up to about 4 inches of rain in some spots, especially in western Harris County, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said spots in Brazos County recorded about 5 inches of rain.

Flooding was reported Wednesday in some areas near Mayde Creek and the Addicks dam but no homes were threatened, said Paul Lewis, a meteorologist with the weather service.

"A few lingering showers may be possible this morning," Lewis said, "but there should be clearing skies later today and tonight."

A 30 percent chance of rain may be possible until about 9 a.m. Thursday and light showers could linger in the area throughout the day. Fog may be possible before about 9 a.m. The high will be near 72. The low will be about 51.

Sunny skies are likely on Friday. The high will be 73. The low will be about 62. A 20 percent chance of showers may be possible at night.

The weekend could be wet as the cold front approaches the region. A 30 percent chance of rain is possible Saturday. The high will be about 74 under mostly cloudy skies. The low will be near 54.

Rain chances increase to 50 percent Sunday. The high will be near 57 as chilly air settles in the area. The overnight low will be about 39.

A 50 percent chance of showers will probably continue early next week through at least Wednesday. The highs will be in the lower 50s. The lows will be in the lower 40s.